SPRING 2009 WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
FREE and Open to UMM Staff, Faculty, and Students
Please register for these workshops by e-mailing Pam Gades (pam@morris.umn.edu) or calling Pam at 589-6376.
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SPRING 2009 WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
Narrate and Publish PowerPoints on the Web: UMConnect Presenter
Tuesday, April 7, 4:00-5:00 PM, IH 11, Instructor: Pam Gades, Computing Services
This one-hour seminar explores some of the capabilities of UMConnect and Presenter. It is intended for University of Minnesota faculty and staff interested in publishing PowerPoint presentations on the web. Topics include:
- • Publishing a PowerPoint presentation on the web
- • Adding narration to a presentation
- • Including a quiz or survey in a presentation
Put Your Course Materials Online: Moodle 1.8
Tuesday, April 14, 4:00-5:00 PM, Behmler Conference Room, Rm. 130, Instructor: Pam Gades, Computing Services
This 1-hour seminar provides a broad overview of Moodle, an online course management system available to University of Minnesota faculty and course developers. This seminar is not a hands-on course on how to create Moodle sites. If there is enough interest, as a follow-up to this seminar, a hands-on Moodle workshop will be scheduled. Topics include:
- • using Moodle to deliver course content
- • incorporating tools for collaborative learning
- • getting a Moodle site
Put Your Course Materials Online: WebVista
Tuesday, April 21, 4:00- 5:00 PM, Behmler Conference Room, Rm. 130, Instructor: Pam Gades, Computing Services
This 1-hour seminar provides a broad overview of WebVista 4, the newest version of the WebCT Vista online course management system available to University of Minnesota faculty and developers. This seminar is not a hands-on course on how to create course web sites with WebVista. If there is enough interest, as a follow-up to this seminar, a hands-on WebVista workshop will be scheduled. Topics include:
- • reviewing features available in WebVista
- • exploring tools for delivering content such as a syllabus or lecture notes
- • exploring interactive tools for communication and assessment
- • getting started using WebVista
Using Clickers in the Classroom: Classroom Response Systems – A TLT Group Online Workshop
Thursdays, April 16, 23, 30, from 1-2 PM, Prairie Lounge, Student Center, Host: Pam Gades, Computing Services
Join Pam for this 3-part workshop on using “clickers.” Computing Services has paid a group participation fee for this series. We will meet in the Prairie Lounge so that it is convenient for those who may want to bring their lunch. Classroom response systems can be used in a variety of ways to motivate students to engage meaningfully with course material during class. The choices instructors make when using classroom responses systems, along with the nature of the questions asked using the systems, largely determine these motivational effects. Classroom response systems can also provide useful information on student learning, perspectives and experiences that instructors can use to make more informed teaching decisions during class. By basing in-class teaching choices on the formative assessment provided by classroom response systems, instructors can make more efficient use of class time and be more responsive to student learning needs. View the complete workshop description at:http://www.tltgroup.org/OLI/workshopINFO/clickers200904.htm
SPRING LUNCH & LEARN SERIES: “TECH TUESDAYS”
Bring your lunch. We’ll furnish beverages and dessert! Sponsored by the Briggs Library, Media Services, Computing Services, the Faculty Center for Learning and Teaching, and Continuing Education/GenEdWeb, these sessions are offered at no charge, however we do ask that you pre-register by contacting Pam Gades at 589-6376 or pam@morris.umn.edu ). All Tech Tuesdays will meet from 12:00 Noon to 1 p.m. and are open to UMM students, staff, and faculty.
Save Gas and Time by Attending and Hosting Meetings and Seminars Online: UMConnect and Interactive Television Options
Tuesday, March 24, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, HFA 7, Presenters: Pam Gades, Computing Services and Ron Rosen, Media Services
Reduce your travel costs, save time, and increase productivity by using Interactive Television (ITV) or UMConnect to attend and host meetings and seminars. Interactive television uses videoconferencing technology to connect an instructor and students (or meeting attendees) at two or more locations. UMConnect is the U of M’s online meeting tool (utilizing "Adobe Connect") that enables individuals and groups to instantly communicate and collaborate through easy-to-use, easy-to-access online personal meeting rooms. Come and see these technologies demonstrated and you’ll see how effective and easy they are to use.
Organize References and Create Bibliographies with EndNote
Tuesday, March 31, 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Prairie Lounge, Student Center, Presenter: Jayne Blodgett, Briggs Library
EndNote, a bibliographic management software, is now available for download to all UMM students, faculty and staff. EndNote not only allows you to download citations from a variety of databases or manually enter those you have from previous research, it also allows you to keep notes, attachments and figures in the same record as the citation. You can track your research progress using your own keywords and search your records for that elusive quotation you just can't remember. Please bring your questions about EndNote and how it can aid you in your research.
Do You Google? Then, Google Earth! and Google Map!
Tuesday, April 14, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Prairie Lounge, Student Center, Presenters: Engin Sungur, Statistics and Pam Gades, Computing Services
With Google Earth you can explore the earth from above! Want to know more about a specific location? Dive right in -- Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips. Google Maps offers powerful, user-friendly mapping technology including location searching, satellite imagery, terrain maps, driving directions, street view interactive photos. You can add places and save your own maps. Come and explore with us!
Developing Content for iTunes U
Tuesday, April 28, Prairie Lounge, Student Center, Presenters: Roger Boleman, Media Services and Pam Gades, Computing Services
The University of Minnesota has recently partnered with Apple to launch the University of Minnesota on iTunes U. The partnership provides the University an opportunity to use Apple’s iTunes software to privately share content with the University community, as well as a dedicated presence for public content on iTunes U in the Apple Store. Come and learn about iTunes U and how to get started creating audio and video content for uploading to iTunes U.
E-LEARNING COURSES
You may find that it is more convenient for you to learn online. The University of Minnesota has been adding to its offerings of online videos and training courses. Please feel free to visit the links below to access these additional topics.
UMCal: Orientation
This online presentation introduces University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students to UMCal, the University’s Oracle-based calendaring system available campus-wide. UMCal facilitates collaboration among individuals and departments by providing a common calendaring system. https://umconnect.umn.edu/p25667957/
iTunes U: Orientation
This 13-minute online orientation introduces University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students to iTunes U, a tailored version of iTunes that provides access to audio and video recordings on a computer or portable music player. https://umconnect.umn.edu/itunesuorient/
Topics include:
- • Installing the iTunes application
- • Accessing iTunes U through my or the iTunes U Web site
- • Downloading and subscribing to podcasts
- • Requesting an iTunes U site
- • Uploading content into iTunes U
- • Customizing and iTunes U site
- • Locating resourses for producing content
SafeAssign Orientation
This 20-minute online presentation introduces University of Minnesota faculty and course designers to SafeAssign, a feature of WebVista that checks for originality within a submitted document. See how to quickly get started with SafeAssign and review pedagogical considerations regarding its use. https://umconnect.umn.edu/safeassign
NetFiles: Orientation
This 9-minute presentation is intended for University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students who would like to obtain an overview of NetFiles, the University’s secure file storage and collaboration service. https://umconnect.umn.edu/netfilesorient/
Topics include:
- • Configuring your web browser for NetFiles
- • Accessing NetFiles
- • Sharing and securing content on NetFiles
myU Portal: Orientation
This 10-minute presentation introduces the myU Web portal for University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students. myU is a customizable Web site where you’ll see information and announcements specific to your role at the University. This orientation can be viewed at http://umconnect.umn.edu/myuorient/ .
Topics include:
- • Customizing myU for personal interests
- • Sharing materials with others at the University or with the general public
- • Using my for online discussions and polls
Microsoft E-Learning Courses
As part of the University’s campus agreement with Microsoft, e-learning courses on Office applications are provided for no charge to University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students. These courses provide a simple and effective way for you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. These self-paced courses include a variety of multimedia tools such as audio, video, simulation, animation, games, hands-on-labs, and assessments. Courses available:
- • Access 2003 and 2007
- • Excel 2003 and 2007
- • Office What’s New 2003 and 2007
- • OneNote 2003 and 2007
- • PowerPoint 2003 and 2007
- • Word 2003 and 2007
- • Windows XP and Vista
To access the e-learning courses, you will need to request access to the related WebVista site by filling out the Microsoft E-Learning Request Form available at: https://uttc.umn.edu/training/tutorials/elearning .
Note: These e-learning courses are accessible only on the Windows platform using Internet Explorer. In addition, Internet Explorer may need to be configured for WebVista. Browser instructions are included via the link above.
TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING (TEL) SEMINARS
The TEL Seminar Series offers interdisciplinary, moderated panel discussions about technology, pedagogy, and the panelists’ technology-enhanced learning (TEL) projects and experiences. The series is sponsored by the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and cosponsored by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (SVPP) and the panelists' units.
Copyright in the Age of YouTube
Emerging technologies can create confusion about the use and creation of copyrighted materials in education and research. Panelists from different disciplines will offer insight and clarification on the intersection of copyright, technology, and university life. https://umconnect.umn.edu/p36542376/
Video Podcasts of Previous TEL Seminars
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/dmc/telvideopodcast/
Topics include:- o Video on Campus: Present and Future
- o iTunes U and Beyond: Perspectives of Faculty
- o U of M Learning Spaces: Physical, Virtual, and Mobile
- o Real Students, Real Teachers, Virtual Learning Spaces
- o Authentic Learning with Online Video
- o The Secret of My (Simulated) Success
- o Presenting Scenarios and Telling Stories with Online Video
- o Learning Outcomes, Assessment, and Technology
- o …. And more
LYNDA WYMAN VIDEO TRAINING CD/DVD LIBRARY
Computing Services has purchased several Video Training CDs and DVDs that you can check out for use on campus. These videos are very well presented and organized. View the videos and follow along with practice exercises, skip around to specific topics, or take the course from beginning to end. Contact the Computing Services Help Desk (589-6391, ummhelp@morris.umn.edu) for reservations:
Topics available are:
ADOBE:
- • InDesign CS3 Essential Training
- • Acrobat 8 Professional Essential Training
- • Acrobat 8 Professional Beyond the Basics
- • Acrobat Connect Professional Essential Training
- • Photoshop CS3 One-on-One: Essentials, Beyond the Basics, and Advanced Techniques
- • Dreamweaver CS3 Essential Training
- • Dreamweaver CS3 Beyond the Basics
- • Flash CS3 for Designers
- • Previous versions:
- o Learning InDesign CS
- o Learning Acrobat 6
- o Learning Dreamweaver MX 2004
- o Intermediate Dreamweaver MX 2004
- o Learning Flash MX 2004
MICROSOFT:
- • Word 2007 Essential Training
- • Excel 2007 Essential Training
- • PowerPoint 2007 Essential Training
- • Previous versions:
- o Learning Word 2003
- o Learning Excel 2003
- o Learning PowerPoint 2003
- o Learning Access 2003
OTHER:
- • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Essential Training
- • Windows Vista Essential Training
- • Learning HTML
- • Learning Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
- • Learning Windows XP